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Erick Vladimir Casteneda Sanchez with Sister Marianna Ableidinger

Member meets youth she has sponsored for three years

As a part of her visit to El Salvador in November and December 2005, Sister Marianna Ableidinger was able to meet with Erick Vladimir Casteneda Sanchez. Sister Marianna has been sponsoring Erick for the past three years, through a program in El Salvador called Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. Erick's mother, Ana Evelyn, and his sister, Catalina, joined him and Sister Marianna as they ate and exchanged stories for over two hours. According to Sister Marianna, the family lives in one room. Erick's father sells cards for a living.

From left, Sister Rosemary Riesberg, Father Donald L. Klein, pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Sisters Lucille Winnike and Rita Heires pose near the resource center at St. Pius X Parish in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

FSPA contribution to parish recognized
On Dec. 18, St. Pius X Parish in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dedicated a resource center to the FSPA. A plaque was hung to acknowledge FSPA contributions to the parish. FSPA members living in the Cedar Rapids area attended the blessing.

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